Manchester United have appointed Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino as their new men’s head coach. The former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager will take charge on November 18, the club announced Friday.
United said it had reached an agreement with the United States Soccer Federation for Pochettino and his coaching staff to leave the U.S. men’s national team after fulfilling their responsibilities.
In a statement on its official website, the club praised Pochettino’s high-intensity, attacking style, his ability to build cohesive teams and his record of developing players.
The 54-year-old began his managerial career at Espanyol in 2009 before joining Southampton, where he led the club to a then-record Premier League points tally in 2014. He later spent five full seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, guiding the club to four consecutive Champions League qualifications and its first final in the competition in 2019.
Pochettino joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, winning the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions, before taking charge of Chelsea in 2023. He most recently managed the U.S. men’s national team. His appointment at Manchester United marks a return to club management, with the Argentine now tasked with leading the Premier League side.
